St. James Syriac Orthodox Church

06/01/2026

The Feast of Pentecost.

05/31/2026

Sunday Feast of The Pentecost

05/31/2026

Sunday of The Feast of Pentecost

05/31/2026

St. James Syriac Orthodox Church is pleased to invite you to a special Bible Study on the theme:

“Many Gifts, One Spirit”
(1 Corinthians 12:1–13)

This Bible Study will be led by Very Rev. Fr. John Kouki, Pastor of St. James Syriac Orthodox Church.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 St. James Syriac Orthodox Church
10614 Leolang Ave., Sunland, CA 91040

This study will be conducted in English only, especially for our youth, young adults, new generation, and families.

Together, we will discuss the spiritual gifts and talents that God has given each of us, how these gifts build up the Body of Christ, and how we can use them faithfully in our daily lives and service to the Church.

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.”
(1 Corinthians 12:4)

We warmly invite everyone to join us for an evening of Scripture, fellowship, discussion, and spiritual growth.

All are welcome! ✝️📖🙏🏻

05/31/2026

St. James Syriac Orthodox Church

We are pleased to announce the beginning of our Deacons Training Course, dedicated to teaching and strengthening our deacons in the liturgical life and traditions of the Syriac Orthodox Church.

This course will focus on learning and practicing the Holy Divine Liturgy, as well as the sacred services of the Church, including Baptism, Holy Matrimony, Funerals, and other liturgical rites.

The course is open to all ranks of deacons, providing an opportunity to learn our Syriac hymns, prayers, traditions, and ecclesiastical order more deeply. Our goal is to equip and strengthen our deacons to serve the Holy Church faithfully and effectively for generations to come.

As the Holy Scripture says:

“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
(1 Corinthians 14:40)

We encourage all our deacons to participate and grow in knowledge, faith, and service, so that together we may glorify God and preserve the rich heritage of our Syriac Orthodox Church.

For registration and information, please contact:
Very Rev. Fr. John Kouki
(7272516971) or
Shamosho Habib Maksoud
(818) 337-9688

St. James Syriac Orthodox Church
10614 Leolang Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040

كنيسة مار يعقوب السروجي للسريان الأرثوذكس

يسرّنا أن نعلن عن بدء دورة إعداد الشمامسة، الهادفة إلى تعليم وتقوية الشمامسة في الحياة الطقسية وتقاليد الكنيسة السريانية الأرثوذكسية.

ستركّز هذه الدورة على تعلّم وممارسة القداس الإلهي المقدس، بالإضافة إلى الخدمات الكنسية المقدسة، بما فيها سرّ المعمودية المقدسة، وسرّ الزواج المقدس، وخدمات الجنائز، وسائر الطقوس الكنسية.

الدورة مفتوحة لجميع رتب الشمامسة، وهي فرصة للتعمّق في تعلّم الألحان السريانية، والصلوات الكنسية، والتقاليد الطقسية، والنظام الكنسي. وهدفنا هو إعداد وتقوية الشمامسة ليخدموا الكنيسة المقدسة بأمانة وفعالية للأجيال القادمة.

وكما يقول الكتاب المقدس:

«وَلْيَكُنْ كُلُّ شَيْءٍ بِلِيَاقَةٍ وَبِحَسَبِ تَرْتِيبٍ.»
(1 كورنثوس 14: 40)

نشجّع جميع شمامستنا الأعزاء على المشاركة والنمو في المعرفة والإيمان والخدمة، لكي نمجّد الله معًا ونحافظ على التراث الغني لكنيستنا السريانية الأرثوذكسية.

للتسجيل والاستفسار، يرجى التواصل مع:

الأب الخوري الجليل جان كوكي
📞 (727) 251-6971

أو

الشماس حبيب مقصود
📞 (818) 337-9688

✠ كنيسة مار يعقوب السروجي للسريان الأرثوذكس
10614 Leolang Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040

«اخدموا الرب بفرح.» (مزمور 100: 2) ✝️🙏�

05/31/2026

St. James Syriac Orthodox Church

We are pleased to announce the beginning of our Syriac Language Course, designed for beginners and those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Syriac language.

The course will be taught by Very Rev. Fr. John Kouki , Pastor of St. James Syriac Orthodox Church.

Whether you are learning Syriac for the first time or seeking to improve your reading, writing, and understanding of our sacred language and heritage, all are welcome to join.

Please register your name with Very Rev. Fr. Kouki. ((727) 251-6971 or
Shamosho Habib Maksoud (818) 337-9688

Come and discover the beauty of the Syriac language, the language of our Church and rich spiritual tradition.

All are welcome! ✝️📖

St. James Syriac Orthodox Church
10614 Leolang Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040

كنيسة مار يعقوب السروجي للسريان الأرثوذكس

يسرّنا أن نعلن عن بدء دورة تعليم اللغة السريانية، المخصصة للمبتدئين وللراغبين في تعميق معرفتهم باللغة السريانية.

سيقوم بتدريس الدورة الأب الخوري جان كوكي، راعي كنيسة مار يعقوب السروجي للسريان الأرثوذكس.

سواء كنت تتعلّم اللغة السريانية للمرة الأولى، أو ترغب في تطوير مهاراتك في القراءة والكتابة وفهم لغتنا المقدسة وتراثنا العريق، فإننا نرحب بك للانضمام إلينا.

للتسجيل، يرجى التواصل مع:

* الأب الخوري جان كوكي: (727) 251-6971
* الشماس حبيب مقصود: (818) 337-9688

تعالوا واكتشفوا جمال اللغة السريانية، لغة كنيستنا وتراثنا الروحي الغني.

أهلًا وسهلًا بالجميع! ✝️📖

كنيسة مار يعقوب السروجي للسريان الأرثوذكس
10614 Leolang Ave.
Sunland, CA 91040

05/30/2026

The Ladies Auxiliary of St. James of Sarug warmly invites everyone to join us for a wonderful evening in celebration of Father’s Day in the church courtyard.

Your presence with us is truly a blessing and enriches our parish family. Our goal is not to make a profit, but to come together in fellowship, love, joy, and happiness as one family in Christ.

For this reason, the admission fee is only symbolic, making it possible for everyone to attend and enjoy this special gathering.

Come celebrate Father’s Day with us, strengthen our bonds of friendship and community, and enjoy a beautiful evening together.

We look forward to seeing you there! Everyone is welcome. ✝️❤️🙏🏻

05/29/2026

May 29, 2014 – May 29, 2026

On the occasion of the Twelfth Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Very Rev. Fr. John Kouki and the faithful parishioners of St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church extend our heartfelt congratulations, love, and prayers to our beloved Patriarch.

We humbly ask for His Holiness’ blessings and pray that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will grant him many years of good health, wisdom, strength, and peace as he continues to shepherd the Holy Syriac Orthodox Church with faith, dedication, and apostolic leadership.

We thank His Holiness for his fatherly care, tireless service, and unwavering love for our beloved Church and her faithful throughout the world.

May God continue to bless and protect His Holiness, and grant him many more years to lead us in the path of faith and salvation.

“I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” (Jeremiah 3:15)

With filial love and respect,

Very Rev. Fr. John Kouki
and the Faithful of St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church

We love His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II.

Teehe ’Ito Suryoyto
Long Live the Syriac Orthodox Church! ✠

05/29/2026